Personal effects
USA
Are you moving to the USA and would like to take your personal effects with you? Would you like to know how much it would cost? Please contact us and and we will answer your questions as soon as possible - (+354) 525-7550 or buslodir@eimskip.is.
Tarrif sheet
The following forms have to be filled out when moving to the USA. The forms should be handed in at the Eimskip office with the personal effects.
* The four forms above in boldface must be filled out for the vessel leaving for America on October 8th, and all vessels from then.
** The list of contents is filled out when packing the personal effects. It is important to label all boxes with the shipper’s name, address, telephone number (label sample). We advise you to go over the list of contents before packing and use it when labelling. Check out the list of contents sample to make this process easier.
All shipments that board Eimskip's vessels without the security forms being filled out, are subject to fines from the American Customs Authoroties, as of January 26th 2010, of $5000. Up until that deadline, the forms are still mandatory although fines will not be applicable until January 26th 2010. The American customs clearance companies request the forms 48 hours before the departure of the vessels.
Insurance
Eimskip handles the sale of insurance from the insurance company Sjova.
Delivery In Reykjavik personal effects should be delivered to Eimskip’s warehouse export in Sundahöfn harbour (gate 2), no later than one week before departure. Warehouse export is open from 8:00-16:00 weekdays. At other locations personal effects should be delivered to Eimskip’s offices around Iceland.
Sailing schedule to North America.
Payment When personal effects are shipped to the USA transport fees must be paid in Iceland. It is also possible to negotiate installment payments with Visa/Eurocard.
When arriving in the USA
The shipper will receive notification at the address abroad when the personal effects are ready for delivery. The shipper can also contact Eimskip’s offices.
Offices and contacts:
- Boston
- Richmond
Devanning for US Customs in Richmond:
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ITEM RATE
Standard Overtime |
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| Each container for TAILGATE INSPECTION (Includes 1 package): |
100.00$ 170.00$ |
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| Each additional package or Carton (limit: 25) |
15.00$ |
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Each container for INTENSIVE EXAMINATION: 20' Palletized: |
305.00$ 600$/4-hour period |
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20' Non-Palletized: |
800.00$ |
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40' Palletized: |
370.00$ 600$/4-hour period |
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40' Non-Palletized: |
1,200.00$ |
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The charges for Customs Examinations will be assessed to the Importer of record or the Authorized Representative, and will include the cost of intraterminal drayage.
Web sites offering further information regarding shipping to the USA:
US Customs Services